Almost Fried Plantains

YIELD 2 servings

ACTIVE TIME 10 min

TOTAL TIME 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ripe plantain, look for one with lots of brown spots

• 1/4 to 1/3 cup water

• cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel plantain and slice 1/4 inch thick on a slight diagonal. This will give you oblong slices that are easy to handle while cooking.

1. Using medium-high heat, pre-heat a non stick skillet.

2. Place plantains in a single layer in the pan. Add water just until it covers the bottom half of the plantains.

3. Reduce heat a small amount and cook 2 or 3 minutes until the water evaporates. Your plantains should begin to have a softer texture and more translucent quality.

4. Lightly spray the tops of the plaintains with cooking spray and turn over. Cook an additional minute or so until you get a lovely, slightly crispy brown exterior on the plantains.

5. Give the tops another quick spray of oil and turn over again. Cook the first side a minute or so until it too has browned a bit.

6. Serve.

NUTRITION